DS Lite pr0n gallery

by Conrad Quilty-Harper { Mar 1st 2006 at 6:30AM }

Lik Sang managed to get their hands on a sample DS lite and have posted a gallery of relatively high resolution shots comparing the DS Lite's features to its GameBoy Micro and DS phat brethren. The most obvious difference between the DS Lite and the original DS is the screen's brightness which is quite clearly several steps up on the original model, even at the lowest selected level. Other differences include:

Inability to turn off the DS Lite's backlight (as was possible with the DS phat)
Completely new power adaptor (bummer)
Bigger (yes, bigger) stylus than the original DS
1000mAh battery, compared to the DS' 850 mAh (probably to accomodate the brighter screen)
D-pad is smaller and sharper, the buttons are spring-loaded, thicker and with an improved shape (sweet)

In other news only 93,000 units will be available at launch (March 2nd) in Japan because the white color will be the only model available. Once the other two colors launch on March 11th there will be a slight respite, but considering that the original DS is "sold out" in Japan, this could be quite a hectic launch.

[Via DS Fanboy]

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

MassiveShock @ Mar 1st 2006 6:56AM

I have the GameBoy Micro Famicom edition. Wish they would make one or the DS. Controls will be better in the DS lite for sure.

PodMonkeys @ Mar 1st 2006 8:31AM

Nice pics. That difference in screen brightness still wows me.

Sense @ Mar 1st 2006 8:47AM

So, you think the DS Phat will suffer from "stylus envy?"

Jay @ Mar 1st 2006 9:38AM

Wow, it's even brighter then the DS at its lowest setting.

Gonzo @ Mar 1st 2006 10:19AM

I must say I really dig the new dpads. It isn't a big deal but it's one of those little differences that make all the difference sometimes.
Still, the cool new d-pad and bigger stylus (that is surprising) isn't quite enough for me to get the lite so soon after I bought the "phat". I probably will step up and get the next incarnation which they're apparently already working on.

funkonaut @ Mar 1st 2006 10:33AM

I am so excited to get my hands on the DS Lite. But at the current production rate, I might not get one until June or July. :-(

Sense @ Mar 1st 2006 12:49PM

Has there even been mention of an official US release?

Jago @ Mar 1st 2006 2:49PM

Oh man...that baby looks sweet! I can't wait till I get mine. Hopefully Lik-Sang gets them shortly after they are released.

As for the US release date, I don't think they've announced it yet but I'm guessing it will be either just before E3 (with the new Super Mario Bros game) or shortly after E3 (I'm guessing June.)